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Tue, 3 Mar 2015 10:47:02 PSTBLOX v1.01Modern Continuity Testerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Continuity-Tester/
Modern Continuity Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 1 Mar 2015 00:07:01 PSTDevice Charging with a Multi-turbine (on faucet, wind, bike, while sporting and etc.)http://www.instructables.com/id/Device-Charging-with-a-Multi-turbine-on-faucet-win/
Device Charging with a Multi-turbine (on faucet, wind, bike, while sporting and etc.) - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FK8/6O0H/I6NIAQME/FK86O0HI6NIAQME.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FK8/6O0H/I6NIAQME/FK86O0HI6NIAQME.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FK8/6O0H/I6NIAQME/FK86O0HI6NIAQME.SMALL.jpgImetomiI love every green energy gadgets and devices but they are specialized only for one electricity generator like a solar cell or a wind turbine. the wind turbine chargers are big and they can't be used as a hydroturbine. I tried to make a waterproof multiturbine that can be powered by wind or by any f...By: Imetomi

Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 28 Feb 2015 10:08:27 PSTDIY CONTINUITY TESTERhttp://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-CONTINUITY-TESTER/
DIY CONTINUITY TESTER - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FAC/57PK/I6Q2SZND/FAC57PKI6Q2SZND.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FAC/57PK/I6Q2SZND/FAC57PKI6Q2SZND.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FAC/57PK/I6Q2SZND/FAC57PKI6Q2SZND.SMALL.jpgPaurushTheMakerIn this instructable you will be able to make a continuity tester for less than 50 cents INTRODUCTION In electronics a continuity tester is a very crucial tool. It helps you to troubleshoot your circuit and find faults in it.The basic idea is that the device consists of two probes which when come...By: PaurushTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 1 Mar 2015 04:55:26 PSTSleek ESP8266 Breadboard Adapter with Pin LABELhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Sleek-ESP8266-Breadboard-Adapter-with-Pin-LABEL/
Sleek ESP8266 Breadboard Adapter with Pin LABEL - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 28 Feb 2015 19:12:07 PSTSimple Blinking LED Circuithttp://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Blinking-LED-Circuit/
Simple Blinking LED Circuit - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:05:48 PSTBuild the Pennyloop UHF Antennahttp://www.instructables.com/id/Build-the-Pennyloop-UHF-Antenna/
Build the Pennyloop UHF Antenna - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FEW/43QF/I6QCYWB5/FEW43QFI6QCYWB5.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FEW/43QF/I6QCYWB5/FEW43QFI6QCYWB5.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FEW/43QF/I6QCYWB5/FEW43QFI6QCYWB5.SMALL.jpgPennyloopThe Pennyloop UHF antenna offers high performance in a very simple and cost effective design. It is also a very compact design lending itself well to a variety of mounting options and locations inside and outside. Outside will give the best performance. The antenna is about 18" tall and 9" wide. The...By: Pennyloop

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 1 Mar 2015 07:22:02 PSTEasy Crank Generatorhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Crank-Generator/
Easy Crank Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FXM/M88V/I6HSIC51/FXMM88VI6HSIC51.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FXM/M88V/I6HSIC51/FXMM88VI6HSIC51.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FXM/M88V/I6HSIC51/FXMM88VI6HSIC51.SMALL.jpgkurtz64This build is to show you how you can generate some energy from a gear motor so that you can use it to power a flashlight, charge your cell phone, or to run other small equipment. I know this project is short but that is because it is an easy to do project but, you should not underestimate the usefu...By: kurtz64

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 21:18:25 PSTSolarAssist: A Smartphone Modificationhttp://www.instructables.com/id/SolarAssist-A-Smartphone-Modification/
SolarAssist: A Smartphone Modification - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F10/1HJF/I6HSIT4Y/F101HJFI6HSIT4Y.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F10/1HJF/I6HSIT4Y/F101HJFI6HSIT4Y.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F10/1HJF/I6HSIT4Y/F101HJFI6HSIT4Y.SMALL.jpgfuntogetherPhones tend to be out of battery right when you need them most. With this project, you can extend your phone's battery life just enough to make those emergency calls! You just have to set your phone out in the sun for a while, and you'll have just enough power to send a text or make a short call. ...By: funtogether

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 25 Feb 2015 04:23:09 PSTPortable Chargerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Charger-4/
Portable Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:43:18 PSTTurn paper into a speaker!http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-paper-into-a-speaker/
Turn paper into a speaker! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 20 Feb 2015 04:59:48 PSTSONY Move 4 PC THINGY! Virtual Reality Motion Controller $15http://www.instructables.com/id/Sony-Move-4-PC-THINGY/
SONY Move 4 PC THINGY! Virtual Reality Motion Controller $15 - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:25:59 PSTTampa Hackerspace Robot Operation Style Game Using Chibitronicshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Tampa-Hackerspace-Robot-Operation-Style-Game-Using/
Tampa Hackerspace Robot Operation Style Game Using Chibitronics - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:28:08 PSTDIY Solar Bottle bulb and Mobile chargerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Solar-Bottle-bulb-and-Mobile-charger/
DIY Solar Bottle bulb and Mobile charger - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 06:58:11 PSTSolar Arc Reactorhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Arc-Reactor/
Solar Arc Reactor - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FIL/69B8/I63F0GP0/FIL69B8I63F0GP0.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FIL/69B8/I63F0GP0/FIL69B8I63F0GP0.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FIL/69B8/I63F0GP0/FIL69B8I63F0GP0.SMALL.jpgBlondeJamesDeanThe idea of Iron Man's infinite power Arc Reactor is awe-inspiring and led me to create the next best thing..a solar Arc Reactor night light! How it works The solar cell charges a lithium ion battery during the day and at night the LED Arc Reactor style ring switches on.The circuit uses a photo t...By: BlondeJamesDean

Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 14 Feb 2015 10:49:56 PSTDIY Metal Etcherhttp://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Metal-Etcher/
DIY Metal Etcher - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 13:28:45 PSTPCB Laminator on the Cheaphttp://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-Laminator-on-the-Cheap/
PCB Laminator on the Cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 9 Feb 2015 18:08:12 PST$9 Solar, Wind and Hydro turbine (on your faucet) powered USB chargerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Wind-and-Hydro-on-your-faucet-turbine-powere/
$9 Solar, Wind and Hydro turbine (on your faucet) powered USB charger - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FDH/PV5I/I5THTYOG/FDHPV5II5THTYOG.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FDH/PV5I/I5THTYOG/FDHPV5II5THTYOG.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FDH/PV5I/I5THTYOG/FDHPV5II5THTYOG.SMALL.jpgImetomiIn our world the rechargeabale gadgets have a very important role, but their batteries have a very low capacity, so they discharge fast. In this instructable I gonna show you how to build a USB device charger, that is powered by a solar panel or a wind/hydro turbine. It contains a rechargeable power...By: Imetomi

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 6 Feb 2015 08:06:26 PSTWhat to salvage from energy saver light bulbhttp://www.instructables.com/id/What-to-salvage-from-energy-saver-light-bulb/
What to salvage from energy saver light bulb - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FVO/8GPX/I5QMY5LL/FVO8GPXI5QMY5LL.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FVO/8GPX/I5QMY5LL/FVO8GPXI5QMY5LL.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FVO/8GPX/I5QMY5LL/FVO8GPXI5QMY5LL.SMALL.jpgRey-vBStop throwing away those blown bulbs!Salvage the electronic goodies inside!You will be surprised how much electronic components are hiding in there....... Safety You are working with glass, so proper safety gloves and eye ware must be worn!1) Safety Glasses;2) Safety Gloves;3) Mouth and nose mas...By: Rey-vB

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 4 Feb 2015 07:35:24 PSTJoule Thief Low Voltage Battery Chargerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Joule-Thief-Low-Voltage-Battery-Charger/
Joule Thief Low Voltage Battery Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 3 Feb 2015 11:22:25 PSTNon Soldering Solar Lanternhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Non-Soldering-Solar-Lantern/
Non Soldering Solar Lantern - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F0I/FO1P/I5P7JERS/F0IFO1PI5P7JERS.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F0I/FO1P/I5P7JERS/F0IFO1PI5P7JERS.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F0I/FO1P/I5P7JERS/F0IFO1PI5P7JERS.SMALL.gifJoshuaZimmermanOutdoor solar lighting has become extremely popular in the past few years, yet how many people do you know that can explain how it works? Luckily solar is a super simple power source which we can use alongside some simple electrical tricks to make a fun project. This non soldering version is perfe...By: JoshuaZimmerman

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 3 Feb 2015 09:42:10 PSTFitting Dupont Connectorshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Fitting-Dupont-Connectors/
Fitting Dupont Connectors - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FQ2/K6OV/I5J53A58/FQ2K6OVI5J53A58.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FQ2/K6OV/I5J53A58/FQ2K6OVI5J53A58.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FQ2/K6OV/I5J53A58/FQ2K6OVI5J53A58.SMALL.jpgbaelza.bubbaOne of the things that you can do yourself (and pretty cheaply) is to make your own connecting wires.Making your own connecting wires means that you are free of the tyranny of the length and colour of connectors/jumpers that you need to buy, it is MUCH cheaper and you are never going to be short of ...By: baelza.bubba

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 30 Jan 2015 03:29:03 PST200kW AC Motor Controller for Electric Carhttp://www.instructables.com/id/200kW-AC-Motor-Controller-for-Electric-Car/
200kW AC Motor Controller for Electric Car - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 29 Jan 2015 21:37:00 PSTSoldering is NOT Rocket Science!http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-is-NOT-Rocket-Science/
Soldering is NOT Rocket Science! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F6V/UZU1/I5DSDGJE/F6VUZU1I5DSDGJE.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F6V/UZU1/I5DSDGJE/F6VUZU1I5DSDGJE.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F6V/UZU1/I5DSDGJE/F6VUZU1I5DSDGJE.SMALL.jpggizmologistI've seen so many articles on electronic soldering that are either overly verbose and hard to read, too complex for a beginner, insist on expensive tools, or are just plain wrong, that I decided to clear the air a bit by going back to the basics. When I first started soldering, many years ago, "How ...By: gizmologist

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:27:45 PSTHow to make PCB at Homehttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-PCB-at-Home/
How to make PCB at Home - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FFP/SH8Y/I5BS8FSQ/FFPSH8YI5BS8FSQ.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FFP/SH8Y/I5BS8FSQ/FFPSH8YI5BS8FSQ.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FFP/SH8Y/I5BS8FSQ/FFPSH8YI5BS8FSQ.SMALL.jpgEngg_surajHello everyone,This is instructable is about "How to make PCB at Home" without any special material.As a Electronics Engineering student, I try making DIY projects which require simple electronics circuit and making PCBs.What is PCB?A printed circuit board (PCB) mechanically supports and electricall...By: Engg_suraj

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 05:25:39 PSTStay warm this winter: CPU Hand Warmerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Stay-warm-this-winter-CPU-Hand-Warmer/
Stay warm this winter: CPU Hand Warmer - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FNI/KQ8C/I59R5T9D/FNIKQ8CI59R5T9D.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FNI/KQ8C/I59R5T9D/FNIKQ8CI59R5T9D.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FNI/KQ8C/I59R5T9D/FNIKQ8CI59R5T9D.SMALL.jpgGreatScottLabIn this small project I will show you how I repurposed an old AMD CPU to create a small, light and easy to use electric hand warmer. With the help of a small portable power bank this gadget can warm you up for around 2 and a half hours and can easily reach temperatures up to 60 degrees celcius. W...By: GreatScottLab

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 23 Jan 2015 08:26:46 PSTWire Dispenser/Caddyhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-DispenserCaddy/
Wire Dispenser/Caddy - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FPW/NPT7/I58ID8US/FPWNPT7I58ID8US.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FPW/NPT7/I58ID8US/FPWNPT7I58ID8US.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FPW/NPT7/I58ID8US/FPWNPT7I58ID8US.SMALL.jpgbaelza.bubbaIn my new Home Office/Workshop, I've been making space for my electronics hobby. My space has to be multi-functional and it has to be able to be tidy ... I'm not a very tidy person and my workspace can quickly become an homage to kipple (read Philip K. Dick for an explanation).This instructable is a...By: baelza.bubba

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:56:55 PSTAdd Bluetooth To Any Powered Amp for $8http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Bluetooth-To-Any-Powered-Amp-for-8/
Add Bluetooth To Any Powered Amp for $8 - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:02:03 PSTOversized Music Chest, for MaKey MaKeyhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Oversized-Enclosure-Box-for-MaKey-MaKey/
Oversized Music Chest, for MaKey MaKey - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FBU/DPW0/I50XP0QO/FBUDPW0I50XP0QO.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBU/DPW0/I50XP0QO/FBUDPW0I50XP0QO.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FBU/DPW0/I50XP0QO/FBUDPW0I50XP0QO.SMALL.jpgsmalltortoiseThis is an Oversized Music Chest, for MaKey MaKey.For more projects and a summary follow up from our January build night, please see this thread!SHORT SUMMARY:This is an oversized chest to house a MaKey MaKey, wires, parts, supplies, and small tools. The chest itself can also be a kind of meta MaKey...By: smalltortoise

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 19 Dec 2014 07:52:03 PSTRestoring Corroded Battery Contactshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-Corroded-Battery-Contacts/
Restoring Corroded Battery Contacts - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 8 Jan 2015 09:31:12 PSTThe Nerd Watchhttp://www.instructables.com/id/The-Nerd-Watch/
The Nerd Watch - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 7 Jan 2015 13:54:17 PSTDIY LED Projectorhttp://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Projector/
DIY LED Projector - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FNF/VZLK/I4MMLVHK/FNFVZLKI4MMLVHK.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FNF/VZLK/I4MMLVHK/FNFVZLKI4MMLVHK.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FNF/VZLK/I4MMLVHK/FNFVZLKI4MMLVHK.SMALL.jpgkehaldoshiEverybody likes to watch their favorite movies or sports on a big screen so they plan to buy a video projector. I am also crazy about projectors, but they are too costly. HD projectors available in the market have a starting price of approx. 30,000/- INR. This is way out of my budget so I planned to...By: kehaldoshi

Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 7 Jan 2015 06:43:24 PSTYet Another DIY Flex Circuits Tutorialhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Yet-Another-DIY-Flex-Circuits-Tutorial/
Yet Another DIY Flex Circuits Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FSY/JUYZ/I4L76KP4/FSYJUYZI4L76KP4.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FSY/JUYZ/I4L76KP4/FSYJUYZI4L76KP4.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FSY/JUYZ/I4L76KP4/FSYJUYZI4L76KP4.SMALL.jpgfkeelThere are several guides on Instructables which explain how to make your own flex-circuits. I've been making these for years now, and thought I'd share my own workflow. I learned how to do this on Instructables myself. Be sure to check out the flex-circuit tutorial where I learned about all of this ...By: fkeel

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 6 Jan 2015 07:06:03 PSTAntimatter Excavator/Alarm Clock/Movie Prophttp://www.instructables.com/id/Antimatter-ExcavatorAlarm-ClockMovie-Prop/
Antimatter Excavator/Alarm Clock/Movie Prop - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FIO/WWA9/I49RVMOG/FIOWWA9I49RVMOG.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FIO/WWA9/I49RVMOG/FIOWWA9I49RVMOG.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FIO/WWA9/I49RVMOG/FIOWWA9I49RVMOG.SMALL.jpggizmologistOkay, it's not really antimatter, but most people that dare to think for themselves are probably on somebody's watch list, and I don't want to attract attention from any Three-Letter Agencies... And everybody knows there's no such thing as antimatter, right? Right?...Disclaimer: I am not responsible...By: gizmologist

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 30 Dec 2014 13:56:46 PSTHow to make USB OTG cablehttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-USB-OTG-cable/
How to make USB OTG cable - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FVP/D2G0/I3THWYNK/FVPD2G0I3THWYNK.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FVP/D2G0/I3THWYNK/FVPD2G0I3THWYNK.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FVP/D2G0/I3THWYNK/FVPD2G0I3THWYNK.SMALL.jpgJakes workshopDid you forgot to put an important file on your USB key or you want to type faster on your smart phone? If your one of those watch this tutorial where I build nice and compact USB OTG 'On-The-Go' cable from an old Usb connectors.Video: What you will need -First thing you are going to need is a f...By: Jakes workshop

Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 23 Dec 2014 07:57:11 PSTMake your own LED Barhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-LED-Bar/
Make your own LED Bar - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 8 Dec 2014 15:06:18 PSTResistor companionhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Resistor-companion/
Resistor companion - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FSQ/LDWT/I3KBSND6/FSQLDWTI3KBSND6.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FSQ/LDWT/I3KBSND6/FSQLDWTI3KBSND6.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FSQ/LDWT/I3KBSND6/FSQLDWTI3KBSND6.SMALL.jpgkokpatI know how to calculate the resistance of the resistor, but as a hobbyist, I never remember the color code and the equation. Moreover, I did not get the difference between "orange" and "red" color for those old 5% carbon resistor.One of the direct method to know the resistance is using multimeter, b...By: kokpat

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:34:57 PSTDigital Chord Charthttp://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Chord-Chart/
Digital Chord Chart - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F8R/LKP9/I3KBQN6Y/F8RLKP9I3KBQN6Y.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F8R/LKP9/I3KBQN6Y/F8RLKP9I3KBQN6Y.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F8R/LKP9/I3KBQN6Y/F8RLKP9I3KBQN6Y.SMALL.jpgMushfiqMThis instructable was created in fulfillment of the project requirement of the Makecourse at the University of South Florida (www.makecourse.com).Chord charts are diagrams like these that teach you chords or scales by telling you where to put your fingers on a guitar fretboard. How cool would it be ...By: MushfiqM

Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:54:46 PSTCenter of gravity 'Fork Dragon'http://www.instructables.com/id/Center-of-gravity-Fork-Dragon/
Center of gravity 'Fork Dragon' - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FR9/XVUC/I3DQJQO9/FR9XVUCI3DQJQO9.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FR9/XVUC/I3DQJQO9/FR9XVUCI3DQJQO9.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FR9/XVUC/I3DQJQO9/FR9XVUCI3DQJQO9.SMALL.jpghoneykshCenter of gravity 'Fork Dragon'NoticesYou can get a scolding if you fail to make 'Fork Dragon'. What you need If you have a vise you're lucky. Makes the body Create a little scratch at the end of the fork. (Drill, awl, nails, etc)Causes friction until the small hole is made. (Saw file) Th...By: honeyksh

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 8 Dec 2014 18:51:04 PSTPersistence of Vision Bauble. POV Decoration.http://www.instructables.com/id/Persistence-of-Vision-Bauble-POV-Decoration/
Persistence of Vision Bauble. POV Decoration. - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FAG/KN4L/I3DQHP0D/FAGKN4LI3DQHP0D.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FAG/KN4L/I3DQHP0D/FAGKN4LI3DQHP0D.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FAG/KN4L/I3DQHP0D/FAGKN4LI3DQHP0D.SMALL.jpgmartin.fiddyPersistence Of Vision Bauble. POV decorationIt’s the time of year to get the tree up and decorate it with all the wonderful lights, tinsel and baubles. And this project is about Baubles, whenever I put decorations on a tree I can’t help but wind up the baubles and let them spin and wind themselves u...By: martin.fiddy

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 8 Dec 2014 06:49:15 PSTRudolph's Nose - Internet Connected!http://www.instructables.com/id/Rudolphs-Nose/
Rudolph's Nose - Internet Connected! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 3 Dec 2014 11:45:49 PSTSugru Cable Tiehttp://www.instructables.com/id/Sugru-Cable-Tie/
Sugru Cable Tie - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:07:45 PDTDIY AA Battery Holderhttp://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-AA-Battery-Holder/
DIY AA Battery Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FNA/UALG/HYFNUZME/FNAUALGHYFNUZME.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FNA/UALG/HYFNUZME/FNAUALGHYFNUZME.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FNA/UALG/HYFNUZME/FNAUALGHYFNUZME.SMALL.jpgWarriorlibrarianNeed a battery holder in a pinch? Make your own with a few bits from your junk drawer. Gather Materials Adhesive glue squaresWiresMatchboxSmall scrap of copper sheeting Strip wires at both ends about 1/4 " Poke two small holes in the end of the match box and insert the wires, bending to ho...By: Warriorlibrarian

Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 4 Aug 2014 17:44:19 PDTHalloween Talking Skull with Animated Eyeshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Talking-Skull-with-Animated-Eyes/
Halloween Talking Skull with Animated Eyes - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/FV6/2EEP/I34DW21L/FV62EEPI34DW21L.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FV6/2EEP/I34DW21L/FV62EEPI34DW21L.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/FV6/2EEP/I34DW21L/FV62EEPI34DW21L.SMALL.jpgterrylcrowFor Halloween I made a talking skull prop with a moving jaw and animated eyes that reacts to door knocks. It came about from my interest in the Arduino microcontroller.Basically I got an Arduino board and wrote some C code to control everything, and got a companion board to process the audio, and c...By: terrylcrow

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 30 Nov 2014 08:08:46 PSTPower Management Monitorhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Power-Management-Monitor/
Power Management Monitor - More DIY How To Projects]]>
http://cdn.instructables.com/F4X/4FU0/I327O0N2/F4X4FU0I327O0N2.SQUARE2.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F4X/4FU0/I327O0N2/F4X4FU0I327O0N2.SQUARE.jpghttp://cdn.instructables.com/F4X/4FU0/I327O0N2/F4X4FU0I327O0N2.SMALL.jpgBeachsideHankLike the electric meter that monitors power supply and activity to the home, the PMM was designed to constantly display the status of an electronic circuit's main D.C. voltage and current supply during the design and build stage. Although the typical Volt/ Ohm/ Ammeter is capable of the same, it can...By: BeachsideHank